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Wednesday, 30 October 2013

Lady Sandwiches – cucumber

The
intention was to make these cucumber sandwiches dainty and ladylike. An old family friend of ours, sadly now
departed, used to make the most delicate cucumber sandwiches whenever we
visited. As you can see mine are not
particularly delicate. But I tried.

You
just thinly butter some slices of white bread with your choice of spread. (This is the only time I use white bread)

Then
put a thin layer of thinly sliced cucumber on every second slice of bread. It is important to peel the cucumber to get
the right consistency. Then sprinkle on
salt and white pepper. Pop the other
slice of bread on top and press down a bit.

Cut
off the crusts and then quarter each sandwich.
And if you manage to be more delicate than me you will have lovely tiny
cucumber bites that are lovely and refreshing.

If
you are preparing this a little ahead of time, keep the sandwiches cool in the
fridge with a dampened tea towel over them (not plastic wrap).